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How do I go about designing something that will be sent to a print shop for embroidery on a polo shirt. Do i just design in illustrator and send them the .ai file?
Question answered by ds37x
Yes, the vendors I use usually request an .ai file or an .eps file. I would doublel-check with the company. And also check on other specs for your artwork. If there is text involved in the art, they often require a minimum x height. They also sometimes require a minimum line weight. Your sales rep should be able to provide you with all the info you need.embroidery?
how is it used?
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Question answered by WISE OWL
Embroidery is used to decorate all sorts of textiles: sheets, pillow cases, tablecloths, house linen, handkerchiefs, clothes etc... It consists of decorations made with embroidery silks , which can be in the same colour (Broderie Anglaise) or multicoloured. It used to be done by hand with a needle and one, two, or several threads and took ages to do so was very valued and expensive to buy. Nowadays machinery has been developed which gives absolutely perfect results so it has become the hobby of very few people and is no longer taught in schools. Due to the fact that is now much easier to do, a lot of clothing is now embroidered as the embroidery last much longer than print- ons which are not colour fast and fade in the wash. Embroidered bedlinen and tablecloths can be purchased at very affordable prices and are no longer the privilege of the few. If you are interested in it as a hobby you can buy it in kits from craft shops and you need to familiarise yourself with basic stitches.The cloths are usually printed with the outline in an ink that disolves when washed. If you are interested in cross stitch then you are provided with a chart and it is done on a textile called Aida fabric counting threads. It is a very relaxing pastime. Some people send Christmas cards with insets that they have embroidered that way.What is a basic embroidery machine that you would suggest to a beginner?
I have a very very basic knowledge of sewing on a sewing machine. I really love embroidery and would love to get an embroidery machine and learn how to do it at home. The thing is that I don't want to gte an expensive one and realize that I don't enjoy it at all. Which model would you suggest?
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If you can follow a sewing machine manuals instructions, then the Brother SE 400 sold at Walmart would be an inexpensive starter. It is a combo (sewing machine and embroidery machine). I bought my first ever embroidery machine (Brother PE 150) at Walmart several years ago and when I upgraded to a bigger machine (Babylock, which is the same family) I was able to sell the 150 on Ebay. Before making any purchase, visit a Brother or Babylock sewing machine dealer to see what they have new and used. Ask for demos and if they have lessons - a few basic lessons wouldn't hurt. In addition to the machine, you will need to purchase tear-away and cut-away stabilizer. To embroidery napped fabrics, such as towels you will also need a topper to hold down the nap. Wash-away stabilizer is used for this. Now all this will run around $30 - $35. You will also need machine embroidery bobbin thread and machine embroidery top thread - the bobbin thread is a lighter weight (usually 60 or 70 wt) than the top thread. These threads are around $2 per spool. What type of stabilizer to use with which type of fabric? Were to place the design? How to properly hoop? All this and many more tips and techniques can be found at Embroidery Library. See the link at the bottom of this post.When was the first home embroidery machine available for sale? Was it before 1992, pease?
I am trying to learn about the history of machine embroidery and I was wondering what year did the home embroidery machine become available, please? What brand was that? I am aware of the Pfaff, Viking & Janome in 1992, but I was wondering what was the date of the first home embroidery machine & what brand was it? Further, what was the year of the first commercial embroidery machine? Was it around 1980? I've tried to find this info on the web and have been unsuccessful. Thanks! JosyMaude Machine Embroidery Designer & Enthusiast! I was wondering when the first hooped robatic machine embroidery was available for home users? In the 60's my Aunt had the Singer with the cams that did do fancy embroidery stitches and my Kenmore had cams also. But, these 60's machines did NOT do machine embroideries in the hoop. I was wondering what year did the first robatic hooped home machine come available and what company started it for the home? In 1992 or 1994, I became aware of Janome that embroidered in a 4 X 4 inch hoop. Yet, I suspect that there were machines earlier thna Janome, such as the POEM or maybe Singer had a embroidery only machine...maybe before the 90's but maybe around the early 80's...in 80 or '82, IBM had the 86 PC. So, my question to sum it up, is when did the home embroidery machine (robotics-hooped embroidery) become available and what company started it, please? I also wonder what year dis the Commercial embroidery machine become available and was it hooked to a mainframe? Thanks!
Question answered by lucybuffington@sbcglobal.net
I know a hand held battery operated punch for embroidery for home use came out in the late seventies or early eighties. I'll bet if you look or post this question on the eBay I'm looking for site some one will know. Singer had attachments that went inside a cam that embroidered decorations on clothing in the sixties. hope this will help some.What embroidery machine should a beginner buy?
I like to buy an embroidery machine to learn embroidery and someday have a small home business. I'm thorn between buying a machine on ebay where is so much cheaper than my local store. I for sure will be doing letters and numbers, is the PE770 with a hoop 5x7 good enough? Thank you very much.
katie w
Question answered by Shark W
Most all designs will fit in a 5x7 ez. I would definitely recommend to buy one locally,that way you can take it back to them when some part of it does not work.(always a possibility of something not working with the brothers ) get some pre wound embroidery bobbins, they really work better.How much should I charge to Embroidery items for customers?
I am trying to get a price list on the basic cost I should charge customers to Embroidery items for them. I have friends asking me how much I charge since I have a new Embroidery machine. I dont; want to overcharge them or undercharge myself. Help!
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um like if its a . bib do $5.50 . blanket $10-$20.00 .pillow $8.00 . it depends on the size it is like something 10 in. and under try $10.00 and under if its 11 in. or bigger try $11.00 and up c it all depends on the size it it . k? hope it helpedWhat is the best embroidery machine with sewing machine on it?
I am looking for a good sewing machine and embroidery. Can anyone help me? Any brands that are reliable and not expensive at all?
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Question answered by Bobaloo
"Reliable and Not Expensive" embroidery machines are not easy to find. Fortunately this is an excellent time for people to be able to do some embroidery/sewing machine shopping and finding great values. The major sewing machine manufacturers have all introduced new Top-of-the-Line machines within the last year. Brother, Viking, Pfaff, Bernina...it is quite an opportunity for people to purchase the "out-dated" but still fabulous machines at a far greater discount then ever....new or used. Check your local dealers for Brother 4500 or 2500 that were used as trade ins for the new one. Or check to see if the pricing has been reduced. The new Brother has just hit the market so the Brother trade-ins should start taking off soon. (Especially later this fall when the machines will be available.) Look for Pfaff 2140, 2144, 2170 that were traded in although they may be harder to find because it has been about a year. Viking also released a new top of the line this summer so you may find a number of trade-ins as well. Janome has some nice embroidery/sewing machines that are not as pricey as Brother or Pfaff. People really like their Janomes and they have lower price points than the others and still have good reliability. Shop around at your local dealers. Be wary of internet sales. You would be safer to purchase your machine from a dealer because the dealer should carry a warranty with a used machine so if anything goes wrong, they will fix it or tune it up. Internet sales are an "as is" and you may end up having to pay a dealer a lot of money to fix it. http://www.brother-usa.com/HomeSewing/ProductList.aspx?cat=combos&WT.svl=CombosTopNav http://pfaffusa.com/21.html http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us/445.htm http://www.berninausa.com/product_overview-n3-sUS.html http://janome.com/index.cfm/Machines/EmbroideryHow do i transfer an embroidery pattern onto fabric I have printed off from the internet?
I have an embroidery pattern than i have printed off the internet, how do i transfer it to fabric?
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Question answered by Mommiedearest
There is something you can get that will print that pattern on to the special paper. What you do then I believe is to iron it onto the fabric. I am sorry but at the moment I do not know the name but I will look for it and get back to you with an EDIT. EDIT I found more that I thought. It is called transfer paper and then to my surprise there was one spot that I went to that told how to make your own transfer paper. Practice a bit before you do the one you really want to embroider as my friend tried it and part of the picture did not come out right and she had to redo it. I hope all of this will help you. http://www.ehow.com/how_16241_transfer-images-fabric.html How to make your own transfer paper http://www.ehow.com/how_4814579_home-transfer-paper.html How to Make and Use Iron on Transfers: 9 steps (with video ... wikiHow article about How to Make and Use Iron on Transfers. ... If you need a picture, one has already been uploaded here. edit Things You'll Need ... http://www.wikihow.com/ Make-and-Use-Iron-on-Transfers -What brand machine embroidery thread is the best to use?
I just got a Janome 300E embroidery machine, but I need thread so I can try it out! Any machine embroidery experts out there who can give me advice on the buying thread? I'd especially like advice on what kind works best, where I can get it the cheapest, should I buy it in sets or on a per-project basis.... Thanks!
SJhale1970
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Maderia or Robison-Anton would be the best, next Sulky and then C & C. You can purchase ARC thread here - http://www.threadartist.com/embroidery-thread-arc.htm I have never used it. Most will be offered in Rayon, but Poly gives the same results and can handle bleach. Try Allstich and Allthreads for prices. Start with the basic colors and test the machine's built-in designs. When buying kits and collections you may end up with colors you will not use. You may find you will have to choose "close" when it comes to buying specific colors. When choosing designs to download from the Internet, they usually indicate the brand of thread used by the designer as will as a thread chart and possibly a color conversion chart. Embroidery Library is one company that provides this information.What embroidery machine gives me the best for the least cost?
I have been sewing for many years and want to begin embroidery. I am confused about the huge difference in price among embroidery machines. I've looked at Pfaff, Viking, and Babylock. I would like to know if there's a machine that is satisfactory without paying the thousands of dollars these machines ask. I want to be able to use embroidery for all types of fabrics including denim. This will be a hobby for gift giving, not a profession. Thank you
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Question answered by Darlene
I was in the same boat as you. I did some research and came up with 2 machines. Brother and Singer. Brother is sold at Wal-mart for under $500 and an additional card reader for $125. Singer is sold at several places but I saw it at Hancock Fabrics for under $900. Check for it at Hancock.com. You need a computer to use the embroidery function. It also comes w/ software to convert clipart to designs. I bought the Singer but I think I would have been just as happy with the Brother.
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